SARAH ELLEN HANSEN
Prescription History 1619697521
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Valley City, ND
What does Sarah Hansen prescribe?
In 2024, Sarah Hansen wrote 153 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Metformin Hcl, with 33 prescriptions for 13 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Sarah Hansen prescribes.
Medications 9 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other North Dakota prescribers.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with North Dakota prescribers
Sarah Hansen wrote 33 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $6.31 per fill, versus $8.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with North Dakota prescribers
Sarah Hansen wrote 26 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $2.46 per fill, versus $4.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Dakota prescribers
Sarah Hansen wrote 15 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 28% as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $956.72 per fill, versus $1,169.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Dakota prescribers
Sarah Hansen wrote 14 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 12% as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $4.35 per fill, versus $7.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with North Dakota prescribers
Sarah Hansen wrote 14 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 18% as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $8.55 per fill, versus $13.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with North Dakota prescribers
Sarah Hansen wrote 13 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 11% as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (114). Medicare paid $4.81 per fill, versus $10.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with North Dakota prescribers
Sarah Hansen wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 10% as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $13.13 per fill, versus $16.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Dakota prescribers
Sarah Hansen wrote 13 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 38% as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,003.28 per fill, versus $1,121.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with North Dakota prescribers
Sarah Hansen wrote 12 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 28% as often as the typical North Dakota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $21.75 per fill, versus $34.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Sarah Hansen’s prescriptions
What does Sarah Hansen prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Sarah Hansen's most prescribed medications were Metformin Hcl (33), Prednisone (26) and Ozempic (15).
How does Sarah Hansen's prescribing compare with other North Dakota prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Sarah Hansen prescribes 9 less often than the typical North Dakota prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Sarah Hansen prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the North Dakota prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
